It can become hard for the elderly to bend over and ensure that their feet are in top health. Some foot disorders common for the elderly include ingrown nails, diabetic ulcers, arthritis, fungal infections and corns. Symptoms of worsening conditions include a changing of color of feet to a bluish tint, a reduced sensation for pain, injuries that do not heal in a normal amount of time, numbness or cramping in your feet while walking or even while sitting for long periods of time.

Geriatric Foot Care is the care that elderly individuals must take for their feet because they are predisposed to a variety of foot complications. Some of these conditions can leave individuals in a disabled state if they do not prevent it from becoming more serious. Proper foot care will reduce common problems for the elderly and ensure that they are able to enjoy a quality of life that they originally expected to be able to experience. The elderly face a decrease in the quality of their bodily circulation. The decreased circulation is more difficult when the elderly have other conditions. Since geriatrics are less active, they have difficulties keeping their feet healthy. This is why geriatrics should inspect their feet on a daily basis to help them discover any abnormalities. They should avoid walking barefoot and keep their feet clean and dry by using creams or powder prescribed by their doctor. Toenails should be trimmed in a straight line. Geriatrics should practice sitting in a manner that prevents their knees from being crossed because it further cuts circulation. Our team, Jeffrey S. Kahn, D.P.M., Richard E. Ehle, D.P.M., Craig M. Kaufman, D.P.M. and Ayman M. Latif, D.P.M., can help geriatrics with determining the best mode of treatment at the Connecticut Foot Care Centers, LLC, located in Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington and Kensington, Connecticut. Contactus today to find out about advanced geriatric foot car. This should be thought of as a daily routine rather than a now and then type of occurrence. Our treatment is designed to keep our geriatric patient’s health in top shape.